Warfare in the Twentieth Century: Theory and Practice

ISBN-13: 9780367635756 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 252 str.

Colin McInnes; G. D. Sheffield

Opis

The twentieth century was dominated by war and by preparations for war in a way that is unparalleled in history. Originally published in 1988, this book highlights key themes of warfare throughout the world and emphasizes the gulf between the theory of war and its practice.

Spis treści

Editor’s Introduction.  Contributors.  1. Total War Ian F. W. Beckett  2. Colonial Warfare 1900–39 Keith Jeffrey  3. Blitzkreig and Attrition: Land Operations in Europe 1914–45 G. D. Sheffield  4. Naval Power Geoffrey Till  5. The Theory and Practice of Strategic Bombing John Pimlott  6. Nuclear Strategy Colin McInnes  7. Limited War Robin Brown  8. Guerrilla Warfare: Insurgency and Counter-Insurgency Since 1945 Ian F. W. Beckett  9. The Battlefield Since 1945 D. J. Pay.  Further Reading.  Index.

O autorze

G. D. Sheffield, Colin McInnes